Tyrrell Hatton has resolved his dispute with the DP World Tour over unauthorised appearances in LIV Golf events, removing a potential obstacle to his Ryder Cup participation. The English golfer was among several players who had appealed against fines imposed for playing in unsanctioned tournaments, but has now reached an agreement with the tour.
However, Jon Rahm's future in the Ryder Cup remains uncertain. The Spanish star, a key member of Europe's victorious team in 2023, continues to appeal against the sanctions levied for his LIV commitments. His case is scheduled to be heard in the coming months, leaving his eligibility for the next edition in doubt.
Hatton, along with Laurie Canter, Thomas Detry, Tom McKibbin, Adrian Meronk, Victor Perez, David Puig and Elvis Smylie, has agreed to pay outstanding fines in full and participate in additional DP World Tour events. In return, they have been granted conditional releases to play in the LIV series for 2026 without further punishment, and all pending appeals have been withdrawn.
The same offer was made available to Rahm, but sources indicate he has chosen to pursue his appeal. The DP World Tour stated that disciplinary action will continue against any members who play in conflicting LIV events without permission.
Notably, higher-profile LIV players such as Sergio Garcia, Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter, Martin Kaymer and Graeme McDowell were not included in the deal, as they are no longer DP World Tour members. The settlement is seen as a win for both sides, with the tour emphasising that it will provide additional value to the entire membership.
The developments follow a recent trend of reconciliation between traditional tours and LIV Golf, including the PGA Tour altering its rules to allow Brooks Koepka to rejoin and Patrick Reed opting not to renew his LIV contract.
